Ingredients
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For the Brick Chicken
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One 3½- to 4-pound Chicken
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2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
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1½ Tablespoons The Fresh 20 Spice
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For the Collard Greens
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2 Tablespoons White Wine Vinegar
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2 bunches Collard Greens
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1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
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¼ teaspoon Kosher Salt
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1 teaspoon Black Pepper
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For the easy Scalloped Potatoes
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2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
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2 large russet Potatoes
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1 cup 2% Milk
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2 teaspoons Herbs De Provence
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½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
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¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
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2 ounces Gruyere Cheese
Directions
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For the Brick ChickenPreheat the oven to 375°F. |
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Brush the chicken with the olive oil. Rub the seasoning mix into the skin side of both halves of the chicken. |
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Heat a griddle or grill pan over high heat. Place the chicken skin side down on the griddle. Cover the chicken with aluminum foil. Wrap a clean brick in foil and carefully place it on top of the chicken to weight it down and flatten it. (You can also use a heavy cast-iron pot or skillet to weight down the chicken.) Sear for 7 to 10 minutes, until the chicken forms a golden-brown skin. |
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Remove the brick and flip the chicken. Place the pan in the oven and cook the chicken for 15 to 20 minutes or until the juices run clear when a thigh is pierced. |
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For the Collard GreensFill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add the vinegar and greens and cook for 20 minutes. |
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Drain and stir in the Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. |
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For the easy Scalloped PotatoesPreheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly butter an 8-x-8-inch baking pan or small casserole dish. |
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Layer the potatoes evenly in the baking pan. |
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Combine the milk, butter, herbes de Provence, salt, and pepper in a small saucepan, and warm over low heat just until the butter melts. |
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Pour the milk over the potatoes and cover with foil. Carefully place the potatoes in the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. |
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Remove the foil and top the potatoes with the cheese. Return the potatoes to the oven and cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the potatoes are cooked through. |